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FROSTNITE
Survive the cold. The definitive guide to Save the World's most challenging winter event.
20 waves • 4 players • ~90 minutes of intense strategic gameplay
Estimated Rewards
~300K XP
Plus exclusive heroes & weapons
What is Frostnite?
"Survive the cold. Keep the burner lit.
Don't let the fire go out."
Frostnite is an exclusive Limited-Time Mode in Fortnite: Save the World that challenges players to survive winter's harshest conditions. Introduced in December 2018, it remains one of the most challenging endgame experiences in STW.
The Mission
Keep the Yule Burner lit by supplying it with BluGlo while defending against waves of increasingly difficult enemies.
The Goal
Survive 20 waves to earn prestigious rewards, XP, and valuable currency through teamwork and strategy.
Core Objectives & Mechanics
Primary Objectives
Complete all to survive
Fuel the Burner
Keep the Yule Burner lit with BluGlo throughout all 20 waves
Defend
Protect the Burner from incoming husks and special enemies
Survive
Survive waves of increasing difficulty without team elimination
Collect
Gather and manage limited supply drops between waves
Key Mechanics
Understand these to master Frostnite
Burner Decay
Loses health over time, requiring constant BluGlo refueling
Emergency Drops
Lok sends supply drops when Burner falls below 25% HP
Shrinking Shield
Storm Shield shrinks as Burner health decreases
Minimal Start
Begin with basic gear—scavenge and improvise
No Carryover
Weapons and traps are NOT retained after missions
Double Resources
Harvesting and searching yields 2x materials
Critical Knowledge
Unlike other missions, you cannot bring your own weapons or traps. Everything must be crafted from scavenged materials during the mission. Plan your loadout around crafting efficiency!
Weekly Challenges
8 Unique Weekly Challenges
Each week introduces unique mechanics and modifiers. Complete them to earn exclusive banners, heroes, and powerful weapons.
Normal Frostnite
Standard Frostnite with no special mechanics or modifiers.
Frosty Turf
Traps and ground apply slippery ice to player feet.
Merry Melee
Ranged weapons deal no damage. Melee only.
New Wave Holiday
Waves progress only by killing specific enemy types.
Superheated
The Burner is surrounded by a 3x3x3 unbuildable zone.
Special Delivery
No natural BluGlo spawns. Only from Siphons.
Top It Off
Storm closes rapidly and deals massive damage.
Final Frost
Combines ALL previous challenges into one ultimate test.
New Wave Holiday: Kill Targets
Specific enemies must be eliminated to progress waves
Early Game (Waves 1-5)
- Focus on damage
- Farm materials
- Set up defenses
Mid Game (Waves 6-15)
- Coordinate targets
- Maintain perimeter
- Manage cooldowns
Late Game (Waves 16-20)
- Boss stalling
- Resource conservation
- Team positioning
Winning Strategies
Master the Meta
Strategic knowledge separates survivors from casualties
🌊Wave Counters
👹Boss Wave Tactics
Use War Cry + Minigun combo
Use Water Weapons (Surround Pound)
Rotate Slow Fields between bosses
Focus one at a time, save abilities
Build Meta: The Stall Strategy
Focus on delaying, not killing
The current meta relies on stalling rather than killing for late waves. Traps should focus on delaying enemies and recycling them back to the start of tunnels.
Resource Farming
Movement Speed is Everything
Use Epic Baron with 3x Movement Speed perks. This is essential for traversing the map quickly to gather BluGlo and resources between waves.
🗺️Material Farming Zones
🎁Present Locations (Coal)
💡Total: 36 presents = ~36 Coal per run
Cassie
Clip Lipman
Speed Farming Build • Movement Focused
💡 Why Cassie Clip Lipman?
- →3x Movement Speed perks boost farming efficiency by 300%
- →Quickly traverse the map to collect BluGlo and materials
- →Perfect for gathering 36+ presents before waves start
- →Essential for solo BluGlo farming between waves
Support Team
Dire
Parasaur Jess
Crossbones Barret
Fossil Southie
Archaeolo-Jess
Team Perk
Blast from the Past
Hero ability cooldown -20%
Gadgets
Sprint Speed
Use on flat terrain for max efficiency
Farm Presents
Collect all 36 before waves start
No Downtime
Keep moving between breaks
Melee Boss Killer
Commander: Swordmaster Ken
Team Perk: Blast from the Past
Benefits
Gadgets
Combat Build
Commander: Swordmaster Ken or Melee Constructor
Team Perk: Blast from the Past
Benefits
Gadgets
Defense Build
Commander: Constructor (Fortress husk)
Team Perk: Blast from the Past
Benefits
Gadgets
Support Build
Commander: Outlander (Fragment hunting)
Team Perk: Blast from the Past
Benefits
Gadgets
Movement First
Prioritize movement speed for farming efficiency
Team Roles
Assign specific roles to each team member
Resource Balance
Rotate loadouts based on wave progression
Rewards & Progression
Battle Royale XP Rewards
Earn Battle Pass progress by surviving Frostnite waves
Quest Reward Heroes
Unlock exclusive heroes by completing Frostnite challenges
Jingle Jess
Sentry Gunner Krampus
Ice King
The Ice Queen
Quest Reward Weapons
Earn powerful limited-time weapons from Frostnite events
Snowball Launcher
Tree Of Light
Frostbite
Cocoa .45
Ginger Blaster
Slicicle
Wave Timeline
📖Understanding the Timeline
Basic Husks
Basic Husks
Basic Husks
Lobbers & Flingers
Flingers & Takers
Smashers & Flingers
Smashers & Propane
1 Mini-Boss + Takers
Heavy Takers
Smashers & Propane
2 Mini-Bosses
Propane, Flinger, Smasher
Taker Swarm
Krampus Smashers
Lobber & Propane Mix
Smashers, Takers
3 Mini-Bosses
Heavy Lobbers
Takers & Smashers
3 Mini-Bosses
Enemy Types & Weaknesses
Husklings
👹Basic weapons
Smashers
👹Tar Pit + Potshot
Lobbers
👹Anti-Air Trap
Takers
👹Roof cover
Propane Husks
👹Sound Wall
Blasters
👹Coordination
Trivia & Pro Tips
👹 Krampus Hunt
Hidden around the map are Krampus Smashers. Defeating them drops a large amount of BluGlo—usually 50-100 per defeat. They are often found in the corners of the map. Hunt them between waves!
📜 Related Quests
The "Misfit Toys" and "Red Willow's Eve" questlines run concurrently. Complete them to unlock heroes Jilly Teacup and Red Willow.
💡 Meta Strategy
The meta prioritizes stalling over killing. Use floor launchers and recycling mechanics to keep enemies away from the Burner. This requires less DPS but more coordination.
🎯 Communication
Communication is critical. Call out boss waves, coordinate trap placement, and share BluGlo efficiently. Use in-game chat or voice comms.